---
title: 'Henry Wells'
type: pdf
hasMedia: true
requiresPurchase: false
authors:
- 'John William Mears'
date: 1880-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'Autobiography and Biography'
- 'Education'
scriptures:
- 'Proverbs 4'
- 'Matthew 28'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/mears-1880-henry-wells
---

# Henry Wells

Necrology excerpts honoring educators and philanthropist Henry Wells, praising his character, devotion to Christian-influenced education, and the founding of Wells College.

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